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Tuesday saw an interesting development in the planning world, with the Minister for Planning introducing a new interim Design and Development Overlay (DDO) into the Yarra Planning Scheme without any opportunity for public comment. Background We understand that in 2008,...
The Minister for Planning has announced proposed residential zone reforms following the Managing Residential Development Advisory Committee report release. The reforms are summarised in his Reformed Residential Zones booklet and in particular in the following extracted tables. [caption id="attachment_3934" align="aligncenter"...
Collie is pleased to note the approval of Amendment C301 to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme, which facilitates the future urban development of the Armstrong Creek South Precinct. The Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Area (ACUGA) is the primary growth area...
Collie has been assisting luxury international retail brand, Berluti in obtaining the relevant approval for its new store in Collins Street, Melbourne. The store is within the Collins East Precinct which is known as the 'Paris' end of Collins Street...
Guest Building Group has obtained a permit recently for office, education centre, warehouse and trade supplies, in Bolton Street, Eltham. Collie worked closely with Guest Building Group to advise on the plan requirements and to prepare the planning permit application.
The first UDIA industry lunch of the year was well attended. Minister Lily D'Ambrosio, who is responsible for two portfolios (Suburban Development and Energy, Environment and Climate Change), was the guest speaker. Other than a few awards that were presented...
"We need a definition for affordable housing" said at least two panel members at the UDIA / Community Housing Federation forum ('Delivering Affordable Housing') on Wednesday 1 February 2017 in Melbourne. So, after many years of concern and discussion on...
Some recent Victorian Government announcements on changes to departments and Authorities are summarised below. Land Use Victoria within the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has been established within the Local Infrastructure Group and incorporating existing land administration...
Planning Minister Richard Wynne has released the long awaited final Better Apartment Design Standards. The release ends a long process of drafts and consultation periods, which began following the release of the Better Apartments discussion paper in May 2015. It...
The Collie office will be closed for the the Christmas and New Year break From Monday 26 December 2016 until Friday 13 January 2017. Certain staff may be in the office during this period and if so they can be...